Definition

1. Adjective:
   • In fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich: Having enough money to live comfortably, without financial worries, though not necessarily extremely wealthy.
   • Fortunately situated; in a good position: Being in a favorable or advantageous situation in life, beyond just financial aspects.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • After years of hard work, they are now quite well-off and can afford a nice vacation every year.
  • He doesn't realize how well-off he is to have such a supportive family and good health.
  • The well-off families in the neighborhood donated generously to the new community center.

Advanced Usage

• "to be well-off for something": (British English) to have a good supply of something.
  • The region is well-off for natural resources like timber and water.

Variants and Related Words

• Well-to-do (adj): Similar in meaning to 'well-off,' suggesting prosperity and financial comfort.
  • The gala was attended by many well-to-do businesspeople.

Synonyms

• Prosperous: Successful in material terms; flourishing financially.
• Affluent: Having a great deal of money; wealthy.
• Comfortable: Having enough money to live on without financial strain.

Antonyms

• Poor: Lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal.
• Needy: Being in need of basic necessities like food and money.
• Impoverished: Reduced to poverty.

Related Idioms

• "Better off": In a more advantageous or improved position, especially financially.
  • They are better off now that they have paid off their mortgage.
• "Well-heeled": (Informal) Wealthy; having plenty of money.
  • The restaurant caters to a well-heeled clientele.

Adjective

1. fortunately situated
   • doesn't know when he's well-off
2. in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
   • they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards
   • easy living
   • a prosperous family
   • his family is well-situated financially
   • well-to-do members of the community